Alfa Romeo 6 (1979 – 1983) vs Volvo 265 (1980 – 1982): specs compared
The Alfa Romeo 6 is the more powerful of the two, with up to 160 hp against 155 hp. The Volvo 265 is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 10.0 s against 10.5 s. The Alfa Romeo 6 has the higher top speed: 200 km/h against 185 km/h.
| Specification |
Alfa Romeo
6
1979 – 1983
|
Volvo
265
1980 – 1982
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Italy | Sweden |
| Documented years | 1979 – 1983 | 1980 – 1982 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 1 | 1 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 160 hp | 155 hp |
| Torque | 219 Nm | 230 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 10.5 s | 10.0 s |
| Top speed | 200 km/h | 185 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 12.7 L/100 km | 12.6 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,760 mm | 4,780 mm |
| Width | 1,679 mm | 1,710 mm |
| Height | 1,420 mm | 1,460 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,598 mm | 2,640 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,470 kg | 1,456 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.